New Balance Men's Mw1400 Db High-Top Leather Hiking Shoe - 8M

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I bought these boots at the end of winter in the USA (Pacific and Inland NW.) I live in Spokane, WA and am a housecleaner who routinely works 80 hours a week. I have worn these shoes to work. They are very waterproof and very breathable...even when it's hot at work. GREAT ankle support that does not create blisters because the ring spreads out over a lot of your lower leg, not just rubbing on one spot..and that ring is wonderfully breathable. (That is the only spot that some water will soak in a *little.* And I mean, a *very little*, when stream crossing in water deeper than my shoe. I have been in mud and lakes getting out of kayaks. I hiked difficult terrain (large, loose rocks) at Goldbug, ID, 8 mi. in Craters of the Moon Natl Monument on rough lava of all sids that cuts your skin. 10 miles in Silver Falls State Park. The stability that these shoes offer in various terrains is AWESOME. The recommendation to get a size bigger than normal is spot on. I take 8.5s in women to accomodate my wide feet (4E. Women's default is B width.) So I ordered 4.5 in men's, in which D is the default width... and I could not be happier. Probably 200 miles so far on these shoes at local hikes in Spokane...rain, snow, mucking around the yard, and on concrete for city walks. Good for stair climbs and footing... I was a bit concerned about the flat-ish tread design, but I have not slid or fell. The best part? NO FOOT ODOR. GREAT MATERIALS. No damage at all to the shoe with all that I have done!